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Kitchen Manager (Buffalo)

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2025
Kitchen Manager Exciting Leadership Opportunity in a High-Energy, Scratch-Kitchen Environment

Are you a passionate and experienced culinary leader looking for your next challenge? Were searching for a Kitchen Manager to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where quality, hospitality, and leadership are at the heart of everything you do, this is the opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

We believe that great food starts with great people. As Kitchen Manager, youll play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional dining experience by leading a dedicated team and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen operations. Youll be the driving force behind our back-of-house success, ensuring that every dish meets our uncompromising standards.

What Youll Do

  • Lead and inspire a team in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
  • Maintain impeccable food quality, safety, and consistency across all kitchen operations, including prep, expo, and line execution.
  • Train, coach, and mentor staff to create a strong, efficient, and motivated team.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and budgeting to maintain cost efficiency while maximizing quality.
  • Collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership to create seamless service and an unforgettable guest experience.
  • Uphold and enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards to ensure a spotless and well-organized kitchen.

What You Bring

  • 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Manager in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
  • A deep understanding of kitchen operations, from prep to execution, with a passion for delivering outstanding food.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • Experience with inventory management, cost controls, and budgeting.
  • A problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive under pressure.
  • A commitment to upholding the highest hospitality and service standards.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible the first of the month following hire).
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • 401(k) with company match (eligibility after one year of service).
  • Free shift meals because great food should be enjoyed by great people!

This is more than just a jobits an opportunity to be part of a passionate team, a thriving kitchen, and a culture built on excellence. If youre ready to take your leadership to the next level and make a real impact, wed love to hear from you!

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